Watford's interest in Vicente Guaita could mean Orestia Karnezis' stay at Vicarage Road is a short one.

The Hornets have been linked with a January move for Getafe keeper Guaita, whose contract expires at the end of the season, meaning the Spanish club could be tempted to cash in now.

Current number one Huerelho Gomes has announced his intention to retire in 2019, but has at least one more season left in him at Watford.

If the Hornets see Guaita as Gomes' long-term replacement, it's unlikely they will extend the on-loan Karnezis' stay at Vicarage Road, the Greek international having made just one appearance since joining from Udinese.

They also have summer signing Daniel Bachmann waiting in the wings, and at the age of 23, the former Stoke stopper is a longer-term option then the 32 year old Greek.

Karnezis, in fact, was absent from the squad for the Boxing Day win over Leicester with a back complaint, Bachmann taking his place on the bench, but returned for Saturday's defeat to Swansea.

Turkish club Besiktas are also rumoured to be interested in former Valencia keeper Guatia, and while the 30 year old has a £7million release clause in his contract, Watford could land him for around half that.